Sicamous, Penticton

Name: Sicamous
Address: 1099 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, Canada

#5 among attractions in Penticton

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SS Sicamous is a large five decked sternwheeler commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway and built by the Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company for Okanagan Lake service between the fruit communities of Penticton, and other towns of Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia. Launched in 1914, Sicamous ran for many years connecting rail lines and areas. The vessel operated until 1937 and is currently beached as a part of a heritage shipyard operated by the S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society in Penticton. The vessel today is operated both as a museum and events and banquet facility. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°30'6"N, 119°36'40"W

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1099 Lakeshore Dr WPenticton Canada

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Sicamous – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Okanagan Events Centre, Locolanding Mini Golf, Canadian National Tug no. 6, Coyote Cruises.

0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Hockey, Sport venue
South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton
13 min walk • The South Okanagan Events Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is home to the Penticton Vees ice hockey team. The arena opened to the public in September 2008. Previously, the Vees played at Penticton Memorial Arena.
~470 ftSW
49°30'3"N • 119°36'43"W
Locolanding Mini Golf, Penticton
3 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
~290 ftNW
Ship
Canadian National Tug no. 6, Penticton
2 min walk • Canadian National Tug no. 6 was a diesel-powered tugboat owned and operated by the Canadian National Railway company on Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. It was launched in 1948 and transferred railway barges between Penticton and Kelowna. It was retired in 1973, becoming the last of many tugboats to operate on Okanagan Lake.
~1650 ftSW
49°29'53"N • 119°36'54"W
Coyote Cruises, Penticton
8 min walk • Watersports, Outdoor activities, Tours
0.9 miE
49°30'13"N • 119°35'28"W
Penticton Art Gallery, Penticton
24 min walk • Museum
0.7 miE
49°30'10"N • 119°35'46"W
Pier Water Sports, Penticton
18 min walk • Piers and boardwalks, View point
~140 ftN
Ship
SS Naramata, Penticton
1 min walk • SS Naramata is a steam tug commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway company. She pushed barges and broke ice on Okanagan Lake from 1914 to 1967. After over 50 years of service, the boat was eventually retired and left to rest in Penticton beside her sister ship, SS Sicamous. In 2001, she was purchased by the S.S.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Penticton Memorial Arena, Penticton
15 min walk • The Penticton Memorial Arena is a 2,212-seat multi-purpose arena in Penticton, British Columbia. It was home to the Penticton Vees ice hockey team.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sicamous?

Nearby attractions include SS Naramata, Penticton (1 min walk), Canadian National Tug no. 6, Penticton (2 min walk), Locolanding Mini Golf, Penticton (3 min walk), Coyote Cruises, Penticton (8 min walk).